Costa Rica Coast to Coast in 3 weeks. Complimentary GPS included!
(21 Days / 20 Nights) Price from: $ 1,360.00

Want to see what Costa Rica has to offer but do not want to break the bank while doing it? Check out this affordable holiday. Enjoy navigating the Tortuguero Canals, relax at the laid-back Caribbean village of Puerto Viejo, catch a glimpse of the red lava of Arenal volcano, discover Monteverde, experience wonderful white sand beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park and more!

San José- Tortuguero- Puerto Viejo de Limon- Sarapiquí- Arenal- Rincón de la Vieja- Samara- Monteverde- Manuel Antonio- San José

Day by day itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at San Jose, Costa Rica. Hotel Rincón del Valle. Standard Room.

Transfer to hotel in San Jose. After passing through Immigration you will be met by one of our representatives. He will take you to your hotel and give you your welcome kit. Overnight in San Jose City. Strategically located near La Sabana Metropolitan Park, the heart of the city of San José, you will find Rincón del Valle Hotel and Suites, ready to offer you a comfortable and friendly environment where guests can enjoy themselves of the peacefulness and security of the area.

 Day 02: Transfer to Tortuguero. Mawamba Lodge. Standard Room (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

A unique combination in the area: the comfort and luxury of rooms and facilities, a delicious restaurant with an international and gourmet cuisine offering caribbean fusion food and the excitement of a variety of adventure tours, all a few steps from the worldwide famous Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero National Park is one of the most varied within the park system, has 11 ecological habitats, from high rainforest to herbaceous marsh communities. Fronting the sea is the seemingly endless expanse of beach. Behind that is a narrow lagoon, connected to the sea at one end and fed by a river at the other, which parallels the beach for its full 35-km length. Back of the lagoon is a coastal rainforest threaded by an infinite maze of serpentine canals and streams fed by rivers flowing from the central mountain ranges and by the rains that fall in the area. On the periphery of the forest lies a complex of swamps.

Day 03: Programmed activities in Tortuguero. Mawamba Lodge Standard room (B, L, D)

The park has a great biological variety, due to the existence within the reserve of eleven different habitats, including rainforest, swamps, beaches, and lagoons. The park is located on the Caribbean coast, and its beaches are key nesting ground for endangered sea turtles, such as Hawksbill, Loggerheads, Green and Leatherbacks. The rivers within the park are home to sensitive populations of manatees, as well as caimans, crocodiles, and Tropical Gar, which is considered a living fossil. The forests are home to jaguars, three-toed sloths, and three of Costa Rica's four species of monkey. Basilisk lizards and poisonous frogs also inhabit the area, along with 375 species of birds including kingfishers, toucans, blue herons, peacocks, and parrots. There are more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of plants.

 Day 04: Pick up rental car. Self drive to Puerto Viejo. Azania Hotel. Standard  Room (B).

There's a great calmness in the small town of Puerto Viejo and the rest of the coast. Its nearby surroundings such as Cahuita National Park, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, beautiful beaches and impressive hiking spots, make Puerto Viejo the epicenter of the community. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a coastal town in the Talamanca Canton in Limón Province. The town is located in southeastern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Everything that you would expect for a tropical destination is served up on a golden platter on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

Day 05-06: Free days at Puerto Viejo. Azania Hotel. Standard  Room (B).

Day 07: Self-drive to Sarapiquí.  Selva Verde Lodge. Standard Room (B).

Sarapiquí is a well-known place and popular due to the huge populations of Trogons. These are beautiful birds containing also the quetzal. Mountains, plains, volcanoes, lakes, rivers, forests, fruit farms and cattle ranches form a colorful diverse mosaic in this region of Costa Rica. The bungalows of Selva Verde Lodge are discreetly tucked into the forest near the botanical garden and located just across the roadway from the main lodge. Their secluded location affords a peaceful ambiance for relaxing and keeping an eye out for wandering wildlife.

 Day 08: Free day at Sarapiquí. Selva Verde Lodge. Standard Room (B).

Day 09: Self drive to Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. Junior Suite (B).

The Arenal Volcano National Park lies within the Arenal Conservation Area, protecting eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones and 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilarán mountain ranges, and including Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano has been constantly active since it woke up after 400 years. One of the world's most active volcanos; Arenal produces huge ash columns, explosions and glowing red lava almost every day. Fascinating fauna and flora exist here in amazing quantities making this a prime location for viewing many many different species of both plants and animals. 

Day 10: Free day at Arenal Volcano. Hotel Arenal Springs. Junior Suite (B).

Optional tours: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Tour To the Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Resort Hot Springs, Sport Fishing in the Arenal Lake, Arenal Volcano Hike Tour, Mountain Biking, Venado Caves Tour, horseback Riding to Arenal Volcano, Peñas Blancas Safari Float.

Day 11: Self drive to Rincón de la Vieja. Hacienda Guachipelin. Superior Room (B).

Along the Pan American highway you will discover Guanacaste and Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hacienda Guachipelin is a lodge located near beautiful waterfalls that can be discovered by horse or hiking. There are rivers, waterfalls, natural pools, thermal waters, volcanic mud, tropical forests, birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and more. In the National Park exist countless attractions, waterfalls, boiling mud pools, vapor vents, thermal waters, sulfur springs, a volcanic crater and a lake on the mountain summit. 

Day 12: Free day at Rincón de la Vieja. Hacienda Guachipelin. Superior Room (B).

 Day 13: Self drive to Samara. Hotel Sol Samara. Standard Room (B).

Playa Samara is one of the nicest beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula. Not only is it a wide and beautiful, sandy beach but it is also very safe for swimming as there is a coral reef protecting the coast from waves and currents. Snorkeling, windsurfing and diving are some of the popular water sport activities available in this area. The vacation homes of many wealthy Costa Ricans dot the landscape. Even though Sámara is somewhat secluded, you can find and buy anything you might need during your stay.

Day 14: Free day at Samara. Hotel Sol Samara. Standard Room (B).

Day 15: Self-drive to Monteverde. Trapp Family Lodge. Superior Room (B).

The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a very important and popular ecotourism destination in Costa Rica. With its unique cloud canopy, this biological reserve located in Puntarenas province is 6 km east of the town of Santa Elena. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of the most stunning and breathtaking nature reserves in the entire world. Unlike rainforests, cloud forests usually receive much less rain in comparison. However, because a cloud forest is situated at a higher altitude, it has more humidity and is therefore cloudier than a rainforest. This biological reserve sits at an elevation of between 1,200 m to 1,600 m, and is surrounded by a misty cover that supports a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Often creating a surreal environment, this reserve is considered to be among the most exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in the New World Tropics.

Day 16: Free day in Monteverde. Trapp Family Lodge. Superior Room (B).

Optional tours: Sky Walk or Sky Trek, Canopy Tour, Selvatur, etc.

Day 17: Self drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio. Hotel Villas Lirio. Garden Room (B).

Manuel Antonio National Park’s 683 hectares boast some of the country’s most varied and breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by lush, very wet tropical forest, the park’s trails offer sightings of white-faced monkeys, sloths, coatis, raccoons, iguanas and many bird species, as well as the Costa Rican squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii citrinellus), which is endemic to Manuel Antonio—that is, it is found only in this part of the world.

Day 18-19: Free days at Manuel Antonio. Hotel Villas Lirio. Garden Room (B).

The park also protects 12 islands that serve as excellent refuges for several seabird species, as well as several stunning beaches (Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio and Puerto Escondido), a 14-hectare lagoon and a mangrove swamp.

Day 20: Self drive to San José.Hotel Carlson Country Inn & Suites. Car rental drop Off.

Day 21: Transfer out to International Airport.

Please note that Rincón de la Vieja & Manuel Antonio National Parks are closed on Mondays!

Includes:

• Personalized information, maps, brochures, vouchers.
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
• Local Travel Program Support 24 hours emergency service.
• 20 nights lodging at hotels indicated at the preceding itinerary.
• Breakfast and local taxes.
• All meals, transfers by boat and bus, guide and tours in International company – (SIB) in Tortuguero.
• 17 days rental car
  
  • 4x4 Daihatsu BeGo or similar
  • free mileage
  • Free GPS service during car rental.

Excludes:

• Other meals than indicated as included.
• Basic car insurance US$ 18,00 daily
• additional insurance, gasoline.
• National Park Entrance fees US$ 10,00 per person,
• Optional excursions tours and activities
• Airport taxes US$ 28,00 per person
• International Flights.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips.

Price Conditions:

High Season

US$ 1470,00 per person

Double Occupancy

November 01, 2011 to April 30, 2012

July 01 to August 31, 2012

 Low Season

US$ 1360,00 per person

Double Occupancy

May 01 to June 30, 2012

September 01 to October 31,2011/2012

Except Christmas, New Years -and Easter Week

Important Note:

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What To Bring:

The most important things to bring are your travel documents: a valid passport, flight and hotel information, health insurance card and driver's license (if you plan on renting a car in Costa Rica). We advise you to make three copies of these documents. Put one copy in your carry-on bag, one copy in your suitcase and leave one copy at home.

Basic Tropical forests, colorful wildlife and spectacular beaches are part of daily life in Costa Rica. The climate varies depending on where you are, so pack accordingly.

1 Prepare for hot, humid summers. Shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, skirts and tank tops in lightweight fabrics should keep you cool. Take a sweater for evenings at a higher elevation.
2 Bring plenty of sunblock. Also include insect repellent, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a swimsuit.
3 Take rubber-soled sandals or hiking boots for journeys into the rain forests. Flip-flops and sandals are great for resorts and hanging out by the beach.
4 Pack separate clothes for evenings. Simple dresses are great for women, while men will do well in long shorts and a button-down shirt.
5 Prepare for cool winters, particularly in the northern regions and at higher elevations. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are a must, while a fleece jacket or a sweater is advisable.
6 Take an umbrella if you plan to travel between May and November - Costa Rica's wettest period. A rain slicker will come in handy while hiking.
7 Take an electric converter and adapter.

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